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Budget act also addresses strip clubs, base closings, VA dog experiments, more

The $1.3 trillion budget measure passed by Congress last week has several significant policy changes to accompany the $700 billion appropriation for defense.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Lawmakers tout military pay raise in omnibus budget, but troops already have that money

Troops saw a 2.4 percent pay raise at the start of 2018, but now lawmakers are re-emphasizing that hike in their work on the omnibus budget bill.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Trump signs FY18 defense authorization bill into law

The $700 billion authorization measure includes a 2.4 percent pay raise for military personnel starting on Jan. 1.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Congress advances new sexual assault, harassment rules for the military

Among the changes is a provision that makes "revenge porn" by service members punishable under the UCMJ.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Pilot program helps overseas military spouses work from home

The annual defense authorization bill includes a provision for defense officials to provide telework facilities for military spouses on at least two military installations overseas.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

2018 military pay raise is the biggest in eight years, but how generous is it?

Troops will see a 2.4 percent pay boost starting in January, their largest pay increase since 2010.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago